Big Bang™ Polaris Coreopsis
SKU: AM015095
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Overview
The delicate thread-leaf foliage of 'Big Bang™ Polaris Coreopsis' sets the stage for large snowy white flowers with a golden center. Blooming non-stop from summer through fall, it attracts butterflies and bees, as well as seed-eating songbirds, while being of no interest to rabbits and deer. This drought-tolerant native cultivar can be used for cut flowers and will gently spread when happy.
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Botanical Name
Coreopsis x verticillata Big Bang™ Polaris PP#27491
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Container Planting
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
15-18" tall
Bloom Time
Early summer to fall
SKU
AM015095
Description
'Big Bang™ Polaris' Coreopsis is an easy-care garden workhorse bread for larger flowers that practically does it all. Drought tolerant once established, this hardy native plant will grow to 20-24" tall and gently spread to 15-18" wide. In addition to supporting butterflies and bees, Coreopsis attracts sparrows, chickadees, finches, and other seed-eating birds to the seeds that form throughout the season. With its ability to spread, Coreopsis a great meadow or wildscape choice. Simply pull unwanted sprouts to keep things tidy, or pot some up for friends. Plant it in average soil with good drainage in a sunny location. Plant with other summer bloomers such as Echinacea, Penstemon, Salvia, and Agastache for a colorful, easy-care pollinator garden. PP#027491
